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THE UNITED GRADUATE SCHOOL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES

GIFU UNIVERSITY

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM

FOR 2017(Fall Admission) and 2018 (The First & Second Admission)

AFFILIATE UNIVERSITIES OBIHIRO UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY MEDICINE

IWATE UNIVERSITY TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

GIFU UNIVERSITY

AFFILIATE INSTITUTES NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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Outline of the UGSVS Doctoral Program 19

List of Research Fields 21

Admission Policy 24

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UGSVS Charter

Through the cooperation of the veterinary medicine faculty at four universities – Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Iwate University, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, and Gifu University – and five research institutes, the United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences (UGSVS) strives to nurture researchers and advanced technical personnel who combine high-level expertise with broad perspectives. The UGSVS offers students readily expandable and applicable education and research experiences beyond what can be expected of single institutions. It strives to contribute to veterinary science and related disciplines and to the overall healthy development of 21st century society.

To these ends, the UGSVS strives to accomplish the following: 1. Fully utilize educational and research resources of all four member universities and five

collaborative institutions.

2. Cultivate broad perspectives and high ethical standards in addition to outstanding professional ability.

3. Pioneer original research and gain international esteem as a center for research and education.

4. Release and apply research results to activities for the betterment of society.

5. Foster international exchange through the instruction of international students.

6. Support faculty cooperation and efficient administration.

7. Constantly review, assess, and improve graduate programs and overall course management.

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I. Outline of the UGSVS Doctoral Program 1. Vision UGSVS offers a four-year doctoral course established through the collaboration of four universities with graduate programs in veterinary medicine: Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Iwate University, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, and Gifu University. There is one course discipline divided into four specialized major tracks. (See next page.) The UGSVS strives to train outstanding researchers and flexible technologists with the expertise and practical skills to conduct pioneering research, work in diverse areas of society, and contribute to the progress of veterinary sciences and related industries. The UGSVS strives to promote international cooperation and respond to international veterinary needs. International students are welcome. 2. Features of the UGSVS The individual histories, locations, and features of the four member universities afford the UGSVS a uniquely diverse program of education and research. Further alliances with the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (2001), National Institute of Health Sciences (2003), National Institute of Animal Health (2004), Japan Racing Association Equine Research Institute (2009) , and Central Institute for Experimental Animals (2013) allow students access to research opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities and instruction from research experts. This enables the UGSVS to offer students a liberal selection of research areas, and to train them to respond flexibly to the needs of society. Course Plan (1) Applicants choose a research field from within four major tracks of study: Basic Veterinary

Science, Pathogenetic Veterinary Science, Applied Veterinary Science, or Clinical Veterinary Science.

(2) Students are assigned two assistant academic advisors in addition to a main academic advisor to guide them in developing their research.

(3) Students base their studies at the institution of their main academic advisor, but enjoy use of facilities at all UGSVS-affiliated institutes.

(4) Upon successful completion of approved coursework and research, students are awarded the Degree of Doctor of Veterinary Sciences (PhD). Requirements include at least thirty credits (semester hours) of required subjects, presentation of an original thesis, and examinations of proficiency.

(5) The course is designed to span four years, but may be shortened to three for students who complete all requirements and exhibit exceptional performance.

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3. Description of Major Tracks

Course Major Track Outline

Veterinary Science

Basic Veterinary Science

Students in this field are trained to become outstanding researchers who will contribute to the advancement of veterinary sciences. Students learn morphology and functions in vertebrates, particularly mammals and birds, and master the fundamentals of pathogenetic, applied, and clinical veterinary sciences. They examine life-science mechanisms from the viewpoint of comparative biology and gain solid experience with many animal species.

Pathogenetic Veterinary Science

This field integrates fundamentals of anatomy and physiology with knowledge of applied and clinical veterinary sciences to study structures and functions in health and disease. Goals in this field include elucidation of disease mechanisms and prevention of disease. Accordingly, education and research in this field is divided into two areas, pharmacology and pathology.

Applied Veterinary Science

This field strives to understand the relationships among organisms, etiologies, and the environment, which determine the outbreak of diseases. It includes comprehensive study and analysis at molecular, individual, and population levels. Students apply this knowledge to research important for animal health and welfare, food safety, productivity by prevention of communicable diseases, control of zoonoses, and preservation of the environment.

Clinical Veterinary Science

This field aims to elucidate etiologies, mechanisms, and pathophysiology of disease. Knowledge of basic, pathogenetic, and applied veterinary sciences is used to develop cutting-edge techniques for diagnosis, therapy, and prophylaxis of diseases in aquatic, farm, companion, and laboratory animals. Students partake in training and investigations into topics such as metabolic and reproductive diseases in farm animals and developmental biotechnologies including embryo transfer.

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List of Research Fields

Major Track Research Field Subject Research Focus

Basic Veterinary Nobuo Kitamura (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Comparative histology of the digestive system andautonomic regulatory system

Science Motoki Sasaki (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Differentiation and development and functionalmorphology of reproductive organs

Functional Genomics Laboratory Animal Science Hiroshi Suzuki (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Analysis of gene function in vivo by transgenictechnology and development of reproductive bio-technology

Diagnosis for protozoanDiseases Veterinary Parasitology Naoaki Yokoyama (Obihiro Univ. of

Agri.&Vet.Med.)

Epidemiological survey of protozoan disease indomestic animals and development of its controlstrategy

Preventive Medicine forProtozoan Diseases Veterinary Parasitology Shin-ichiro

Kawazu(Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Development of novel vaccines and therapeuticapproaches based on functional analysis of theprotozoan genome and proteins

Diseases control Veterinary Parasitology Makoto Igarashi (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.) Parasitisim of protozoan parasites

Vector Biology Veterinary Parasitology Shinya Fukumoto (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Infection mechanism of pathogens to the vectorinvertebrate

Avian Diseases Epizootiology Haruko Ogawa (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Study to understand the mechanisms by which theviruses infect, replicate and induce pathogenesis onavian viral diseases

Grobal Infection Control Veterinary Microbiology Kentaro Kato (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Study on the molecular mechanism of infection andpropagation of parasites and establishment of novelantiprotozoal strategy

Neuroanatomy Veterinary Anatomy NobuakiNakamuta (Iwate University) Comparative anatomy of the central nervous system

and sensory organs in vertebratesVeterinary Biochemistryand Cell Biology Veterinary Anatomy Yoshio Yamamoto (Iwate University) Morphofunctional analysis of the sensory receptors

Molecular CellPhysiology Veterinary Physiology Keiichiro Kizaki (Iwate University) Molecular and cellular physiology of feto-maternal

interactionAnimal Models forBiomedical Research Laboratory Animal Science Tatsuya Furuichi (Iwate University) Establishment of animal models for investigating

disease-causing mechanisms

Reproductive Physiology Veterinary Physiology Gen Watanabe (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.)

Comparative physiology in the regulation ofreproductive hormones

Comparative Anatomy Veterinary Anatomy Hideshi Shibata (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.) Comparative anatomy of mammals

Molecular Physiology Veterinary Physiology Kentaro Nagaoka (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.)

Molecular Mechanism of Animal Homeostasis(Endocrinology, Metabolism and Microbiota)

Brain Morphology Veterinary Anatomy Yasuro Atoji (Gifu University) Comparative anatomy of the mammalian and aviannervous systems

Yasutake Shimizu (Gifu University) The regulatory mechanism of gastrointestinal motility

Takahiko Shiina (Gifu University) Neuronal regulation of esophageal functions

Neurohistology Veterinary Anatomy Shoichiro Saito (Gifu University) Neurohistochemical study correlating with phylogenyof vertebrates.

Experimental Animals Laboratory Animal Science Hiroshi Suemizu (Gifu University) Development of useful model for investigating humandisease or condition using humanized mice.

Pathogenetic Neuropha macology Veterinary Pharmacology Toshiaki Ishii (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Molecular basis of physiological and pathologicalmanifestations in the cerebral nervous system

Veterinary Science Diagnostic Pathology Veterinary Pathology YoshiyasuKobayashi

(Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.) Pathogenesis and diagnosis of animal diseases

Pathobiological Science Veterinary Pathology Hidehumi Furuoka (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

The pathology of neuromuscular disorders and thepathology of infectious diseases (e.g. , animal priondiseases, Lawsonia infection)

Cellular Pathology Veterinary Pathology Masanobu Goryo (Iwate University) The histopathology of infectious diseases in animals

Histopathology Veterinary Pathology Kenji Ochiai (Iwate University) Pathological analysis on animal diseases

Veterinary Parasitology Veterinary Parasitology Tadashi Itagaki (Iwate University) Morphology, taxonomy, epidemiology, biology andmolecular phylogeny of parasites

Toxicology Toxicologic Pharmacology Hiroshi Sato (Iwate University) Experimental studies on mechanisms of hormone-induced toxicity

Minoru Shimoda (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.)

Ideal pharmacological therapy based on thepharmacokinetics in livestock animals

Kazuaki Sasaki (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.) Clinical pharmacokinetics on animals

Veterinary Pathology MakotoShibutani

(Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.)

Experimental studies on molecular mechanisms ofchemically-induced toxicity and carcinogenicity

Toxicology Kazuhiko Suzuki (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.) Pathogenesis of Fibrosis and Tumors

Experimental Pathology Veterinary Pathology Toshinori Yoshida (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.)

Pathological Research on the Biological Effects ofExogenous Factors in Animal Models of Diseases

Pharmacology forEndogenous Substances Veterinary Pharmacology Toshihiro Unno (Gifu University) Signal transduction mechanisms of drug receptors in

smooth muscles

Comparative Pathology Veterinary Pathology Tokuma Yanai (Gifu University) Comparative pathology and pathogenetic analysis ofvarious diseases

Oncological Pathoology Veterinary Pathology Hiroki Sakai (Gifu University) Study on neoplastic diseases of animals

Molecular Pathology Veterinary Pharmacology AkiyoshiNishikawa (Gifu University) Pathological risk assessment of environmental

chemicals

Main Academic Adviser (University)

Comparative Histology Veterinary Anatomy

Neurophysiology Veterinary Physiology

Veterinary Pharmacology

Toxicologic Pathology

Clinical Pharmacology

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Major Track Research Field Subject Research Focus

Applied Veterinary Protein Toxicology Veterinary Microbiology Hisao Kurazono (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.) The role of protein toxins in bacterial infection

Science Pathogenic Microbiology Veterinary Microbiology Kenji Murakami (Iwate University) Viral Infectious disease control in animals

Environmental HealthScience Veterinary Public Health Itaru Sato (Iwate University) Protection against internal radiation exposure

Veterinary Immunology Veterinary Microbiology Hirokazu Hikono (Iwate University) Immune responses to infectious diseases andvaccinations in animals

Pathogenic infectiousmicrobiology Veterinary Microbiology Tetsuya Furuya (Tokyo Univ. of

Agri.&Tech.)Infection mechanism of pathogenic protozoanparasites and virus

Epizootiology Epizootiology Junsuke Shirai (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.) Epidemic control of infectious diseases in animals

Food Safety Management Veterinary Public Health Hiroshi Fujikawa (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.) Growth behavior of microorganisms in food

Animal Health Animal Health Kazuaki Takehara (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.) Control of animal infectious diseases

Infectious Diseases ofDomestic Animals Veterinary Microbiology Tetsuya Mizutani (Tokyo Univ. of

Agri.&Tech.)Detection of Unknown Viruses in Domestic and WildAnimals

Veterinary Epidemiology Veterinary Public Health HidekiHayashidani

(Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.) Epidemiology and prevention of bacterial zoonoses

Animal BehavioralScience Veterinary Physiology Toshiyuki Satoh (Tokyo Univ. of

Agri.&Tech.)Research for proximate and ultimate factors of animalbehavior

Hideto Fukushi (Gifu University) Research on the mechanism of DNA Virus replicationand pathogenesis

Kenji Ohya (Gifu University) Epidemiology and pathobiology of intracellularbacteria

Makoto Sugiyama (Gifu University) The mechanism and control of viral zoonoses

Naoto Ito (Gifu University) Studies on pathogenic mechanism of rabies virus anddevelopmet of a novel rabies vaccine

Wildlife Management Wild Animal Medicine Masatsugu Suzuki (Gifu University) Biology, physiology and morphology of wildlifeanimals

Animal InfectiousDiseases Contorol Animal Hygiene Tetsuo Asai (Gifu University) Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in animals

Diagnosis for InfectiousDiseases Veterinary Public Health Yasuo Inoshima (Gifu University) Studies on mechanisms and diagnosis of ifectious

diseases

Veterinary Microbiology Makoto Ohnishi (Gifu University)Epidemiology and diagnosis of emerging/reemergingzoonosis and comparative genomics of zoonoticpathogens

Veterinary Public Health Hiroki Kawabata (Gifu University) Research on tick-borne bacterial infectious diseass

Shigeru Morikawa (Gifu University)Studies on epidemiology, diagnostics and preventionof serious zoonoses including emerging and re-emerging virus infectious diseases

Satoshi Inoue (Gifu University)The study of control and prevention ofzoonosis(Epidemiology,Diagnosis,Pathogenesis andtherapy focused on rabies,etc.)

Masayuki Saijo (Gifu University)Development of diagnostics and therapeutics for andeludidation of epidemiology and phathophysiology ofhighly pathogenic emerging virus infections

Syuetsu Fukushi (Gifu University) Epidemiological and virological studies of emergingviral hemorrhagic fevers

Veterinary Public Health Hiroshi Asakura (Gifu University) Molecular epidemiology and control of foodbornebacterial pathogens

Veterinary Microbiology Jun Terajima (Gifu University) Studies on foodborne bacterial diseases and moleculardiagnosis of the disease

Animal Health Animal Health Masaji Mase (Gifu University) Epidemiology of the avian viruse

Takehiko Saito (Gifu University) Epidemiology and pathogenesis of zoonotic diseases

DaisukeTakamatsu (Gifu University) Epidemiologu and pathogenesis of bacterial infectious

diseases of animal and honeybees

Transboundary InfectiousAnimal Diseases Epizootiology Toru Kannno (Gifu University)

Study for the prevention of the invasion and spread oftranboundary infectious animal diseases including footand mouth disease

Epidemiology of AnimalInfectious Diseases Animal Health Toshiyuki Tsutsui (Gifu University)

Theoretical and field epidemiology on animalinfectious diseases using modeling and observationalapproach

Molecular InfectiousDiseases Veterinary Microbiology

Veterinary Microbiology

Emerging InfectiousDiseases

Zoonoses Veterinary Public Health

Veterinary Microbiology

Food Microbiology

Main Academic Adviser (University)

Zoonotic Diseases Veterinary Public Health

Emerging VirusInfectious Diseases Veterinary Microbiology

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Major Track Research Field Subject Research Focus

Clinical Veterinary Hisashi Inokuma (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Diagnosis and treatment of large animal internalmedicine

Science Kotaro Matsumoto (Obihiro Univ. ofAgri.&Vet.Med.)

Diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases of largeanimals

Veterinary ClinicalPathology

Veterinary ClinicalPathology Kazuro Miyahara (Obihiro Univ. of

Agri.&Vet.Med.)Clinical pathology and image diagnosis of livestockanimal diseases

Large animal clinicsurgery Veterinary surgery Naoki Sasaki (Obihiro Univ. of

Agri.&Vet.Med.) Large animal clinic surgery

Diagnosis andTherapeutics forReproductive Diseases

Veterinary ClinicalReproduction Motozumi Matsui (Obihiro Univ. of

Agri.&Vet.Med.)Pathophysiology of ovarian and uterine disorder incow reproduction

Equine Reproductivebiology Veterinary Reproduction Yasuo Nambo (Obihiro Univ. of

Agri.&Vet.Med.) Reproductive endocrinology in mare

Bovine Medicine Veterinary ClinicalPathology Norio Yamagishi (Obihiro Univ. of

Agri.&Vet.Med.)Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of bovinediseases

Metabolic Disease Veterinary InternalMedicine Shigeru Sato (Iwate University) Pathophysiology and prevention of periparturient

diseases in dairy cows

Reeko Sato (Iwate University)Pathophysiological analysis of immunodeficiencydiseases and development of novel immunostimulatorytherapy

MasahiroYamasaki (Iwate University) Studies on the veterinary internal medicine for

companion animalSmall Animal VeterinaryRadiology and Surgery Veterinary Surgery Yuji Uzuka (Iwate University) Diagnosis and treatment in veterinary small animal

surgeryFunction reconstructivesurgery in small animals Veterinary Surgery Masaaki Katayama (Iwate University) Pathophysiology and surgical therapeutics of organ

transplantation in small animals

Controlled Reproduction Veterinary ClinicalReproduction Toru Takahashi (Iwate University) Reproductive management in domestic animals

Animal health and animalwelfare Animal Health Keiji Okada (Iwate University) Evaluation and improvement of quality of life (QoL)of

domestic animal

Zoo and Wild AnimalMedicine Veterinary Surgery Daisuke Fukui (Iwate University)

Studies on the pathogenesis and the methods fordiagnosis, therapy, and prevention of diseases in zoo,exotic and wild animals

Reproductive Disordersand its Therapy inDomestic Animals

Veterinary ClinicalReproduction Tomomi Tanaka (Tokyo Univ. of

Agri.&Tech.)Clinical pathology,diagnosis,treatment and preventionof reproductive disorders in live stock animals

OncologicalClinicopathology

Veterinary ClinicalPathology Noboru Machida (Tokyo Univ. of

Agri.&Tech.)Epidemiology and clinical pathology of neoplasticdiseases in companion animals

Veterinary Dermatology Veterinary InternalMedicine Koji Nishifuji (Tokyo Univ. of

Agri.&Tech.)To investigate pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapyof the cutaneous diseases in mammals.

Molecular Diagnosticsand Therapeutics

Veterinary InternalMedicine Tsuyoshi Uchide (Tokyo Univ. of

Agri.&Tech.)

Studies on novel diagnostic and therapectic methods incompanion animals based on the molecular similaritieswith humans

Experimental Surgery Veterinary Surgery Ryo Tanaka (Tokyo Univ. ofAgri.&Tech.)

Assessment,diagnosis and treatment of cardiacdiseases

Small animal diagnosticsand therapeutics Veterinary Surgery Ryuji Fukushima (Tokyo Univ. of

Agri.&Tech.)Study of an arrhythmia diagnostics methods andtreatments in the small animals

Small Animal InternalMedicine

Veterinary InternalMedicine Naohito Nishii (Gifu University) Development of novel method for diagnosis and

treatment of endocrinVeterinary InternalMedicine Katsuya Kitoh (Gifu University) Pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of

parasitic and hematological diseases in animals

Veterinary Pharmacology YsauhiroTakashima (Gifu University) Relation between parasites and hosts

Veterinary ClinicalOncology Veterinary Surgery Takashi Mori (Gifu University) Pathophysiology and novel therapeutic approaches to

neoplastic diseases in companion animals

Clinical Immunology Veterinary InternalMedicine Sadatoshi Maeda (Gifu University) Studies on molecular pathogenesis of immune-

mediated diseases in animalsVeterinary clinicalneurology

Veterinary InternalMedicine Hiroaki Kamishina (Gifu University) Studies on molecular pathogenesis of neurological

diseases in animals

Tetsuma Murase (Gifu University) Studies of mechanisms regulating the fertilizingfunctions in mammalian spermatozoa

Masaki Takasu (Gifu University) Molecular breeding of mammals

Farm Animal ClinicalMedicine

Veterinary InternalMedicine Yasunori Ohba (Gifu University) Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in

farm animalsSmall animal dentistryand oral surgery Veterinary Surgery Kazuhiro

Watanabe (Gifu University) Development of diagnosis and treatment in smallanimal dentistry and oral surgery

Equine Podiatry Veterinary pathology Atsutoshi Kuwano (Gifu University) Pathobiological podiatry in equine

Equine Breeding Science Theriogenology Fumio Sato (Gifu University) Management of equine breeding

indicates association with National Institute of Infectious Diseases indicates association with National Institute of Animal Health indicates association with National Institute of Health Sciences indicates association with Japan Racing Association JRA Equine Research Institute indicates association with Central Institute for Experimental Animals indicates those who are to retire in March, 2018 ( Please contact UGSVS if you wish to apply.)

Small Animal InternalMedicine andPathophysiology

Veterinary InternalMedicine

Theriogenology Theriogenology

Main Academic Adviser (University)

Veterinary InternalMedicine

Veterinary Parasitology

Large Animal InternalMedicine

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II. Admission Policy The UGSVS is composed of Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Iwate University, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, and Gifu University, each of which offers a veterinary program. We offer a four-year program culminating in the Degree of Doctor of Veterinary Sciences (PhD). We collaborate with the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases and National Institute of Health Sciences, the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, the National Institute of Animal Health, the Japan Racing Association’s (JRA’s) Equine Research Institute, and the Central Institute for Experimental Animals. Students study in one of four major tracks and base their research and studies at one of the four member universities or five collaborative research institutes. They enjoy the benefits of the collective resources of all UGSVS collaborative institutes as well as the unique features accorded by the different goals and strategies of these independent entities. This inherent variety allows the UGSVS to offer unique educational opportunities in a variety of research fields according to individual students’ aspirations. The educational philosophy of the UGSVS is to cultivate researchers and highly professional technicians who will be able to contribute to the realization of a society where nature, humans, and animals live harmoniously based on veterinary and related sciences and through the exploration of human and animal life activity. We accept veterinary graduates with basic knowledge and practical ability, students who have completed master’s programs in other curriculums, and foreign students who desire to master advanced techniques and scientific knowledge. The successful applicant will possess the following qualities: 1. Motivation to contribute to society through the veterinary sciences 2. A high level of interest in research in veterinary and related sciences 3. Motivation to achieve technological advancement in the field of veterinary and related sciences 4. Motivation to contribute to international society based on the veterinary sciences 5. An interest in learning related to the veterinary sciences and a willingness to seek expertise

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1. Number of Students to Be Admitted Discipline Students to Be Admitted

Veterinary Medicine 20 A small number of additional international applicants will also be accepted. Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Iwate University and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology submit the plan document to set up new graduate schools which start from April, 2018. Therefore, there are case which the number of students to be admitted is changed.

2. Application Eligibility (1) Completion of a curriculum in medicine or dentistry, a six-year curriculum in veterinary

medicine or pharmaceutical sciences at a Japanese university by March 2018 (September 2017 for fall admission).

(2) Completion of 18 years of formal education at schools (Limited to a final program in medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicine) outside Japan by March 2018 (September 2017 for fall admission).

(3) Completion of 18 years of formal education through distance learning programs (Limited to a final program in medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicine) offered within Japan by schools based outside Japan.

(4) Completion of a curriculum at educational institute recognized as providing degree programs of a foreign university which follows the school education system of those country, and designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology separately within Japan. (Limited to individuals who have completed 18 years of formal education with a final program in medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicines.)

(5) Acquisition of degrees equivalent to a bachelor’s degree by completing a five-year or more curriculum (includes completing curriculum which is offered through distance learning program within Japan by schools based outside Japan and at an educational institute positioned by following the school education system of those country and designated as described in the previous clause, (4).) with a final program in medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicine at a university or a school outside Japan. (Limited those whose comprehensive status of educational and research activities is evaluated by a person who is certified by the government or a relevant organization of the country and is designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology separately.)

(6) Identification by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (according to the Ministry of Education 1955 Notification No. 39): 1) Those who majored in medicine or dentistry and graduated from a medical or a dental

university stipulated by Japan’s former University Law (Imperial Ordinance No. 388 issued in 1918).

2) Those who graduated from the National Defense Medical College stipulated by Japan’s Defense Agency Establishment Act (Law No. 164 issued in 1954).

3) Those who have completed master’s degree program or can otherwise be conferred a master’s degree.

4) Those who have completed at least 2 years of a doctorate program that is not divided into a 2-year first phase and 3-year second phase. They should have obtained at least 30 academic credits, necessary research instruction, and be recognized by the UGSVS as possessing academic ability equivalent to 6 years of education in a curriculum of veterinary medicine, medicine, or dentistry at a Japanese university*.

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5) Those who have a university degree (other than veterinary medicine, medicine, or dentistry), or have completed 16 years of education at a school outside Japan; and after that have at least 2 years of research experience at a university or a research institute, and are recognized by the UGSVS as possessing academic ability equivalent to 6 years of education in a curriculum of veterinary medicine, medicine, or dentistry at a Japanese university*.

(7) Applicants who entered the other graduate schools (Limited to doctoral program in medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary medicine) of universities according to the second clause of Article 102 of the School Education Law and are recognized by UGSVS as possessing basis of academic ability to continue studying*.

(8) Applicants who are at least 24 years old and are recognized by UGSVS through an individual qualification review as possessing academic ability equivalent to education in medicine or dentistry, 6 years of education in veterinary medicine or pharmaceutical sciences at a Japanese university**.

(9) Completion of a curriculum of at least 4 years in medicine or dentistry, 6 years of education in veterinary medicine or pharmaceutical sciences at a Japanese university, or completion of 16 years of formal education at a foreign school (Limited to a curriculum in medicine or dentistry, a six-year curriculum in veterinary medicine or pharmaceutical sciences) and an outstanding academic record as recognized by the UGSVS*.

(10) Recognition by the UGSVS as possessing academic ability equivalent to (1)*: 1) Those who have completed 4 years of veterinary education under Japan’s former

university system and have at least 2 years of experience in veterinary research or other relevant work at the time of enrollment (April 1st for spring admission and October 1st for fall admission)

2) Those who are recognized by the UGSVS either as a) possessing academic ability equivalent to 6 years of education in a curriculum of veterinary medicine, medicine, or dentistry at a Japanese university, or b) research achievements equivalent to a master’s degree, e.g., by book, thesis, or academic paper publications.

*Applicants who fall into categories (4), (5), (6), (7), (9) or (10) should apply for recognition

of application eligibility before applying to the program (see page 31, Section 12). **Applicants who fall into category (8) should apply for recognition of admission eligibility

before applying to the program (see page 32, Section 13).

3. Application Period Application Period

First Round & Fall Admissions

Tuesday, July 18, 2017– , Thursday, July 27, 2017 (to be postmarked on or before July 27, 2017)

Second Round Admission

Wednesday, December 13– Tuesday, December 19, 2017 (to be postmarked on or before December 19, 2017)

*Application documents should be submitted in person or mailed. The admission office is open

9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (except for holidays) for submission.

Examples: Graduates of junior colleges, technical or vocational schools, Japanese branches of foreign universities, international schools in Japan, or various other schools.

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4. Application Procedure Submit the following application documents with the application fee. An examination ticket will be issued on submission. If submitting by mail, the applicant must send the documents by registered express mail in an envelope specified by the UGSVS.

(1) Application documents and application fee

i) Program application form The official UGSVS application form (Form 1, enclosed) Select a major track and a research field within the selected track.

ii) Curriculum vitae The curriculum vitae form (Form 2, enclosed) iii) Academic credentials If you have attended a 6-year university program in Japan,

submit an official certificate of graduation or statement of graduation eligibility status for a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree.

iv) Academic transcripts a) an official transcript from the applicant’s undergraduate school(s).

b) an official transcript from the applicant’s graduate school(s).

*If you have graduated or are graduating from a 6-year university program in Japan, submission of a) only is satisfactory.

v) Photograph 2 copies

Two photographs taken within three months before application. Attach one photo to Form 1. The other is to be attached to the examination ticket. The photos must be 6 cm long by 4.5 cm wide and show from head to shoulders, facing forward with no hat.

vi) Summary of undergraduate thesis/ master’s thesis 5 copies (1 official copy & 4 photocopies)

A summary of the applicant’s undergraduate thesis or master’s thesis on A4-size paper (about 2,000 characters in Japanese or 1,200 words in English) with a cover page (Form 3, enclosed). If no undergraduate thesis was required, submit a summary of your research work experience. If neither of these is possible, submit a statement of your purpose for applying to the program in 1,000 Japanese characters or less.

vii) Research proposal 5 copies (1 official copy & 4 photocopies)

A written proposal for research to be conducted at the UGSVS. The proposal must be on A4-size paper, with a cover page (Form 4, enclosed), and should be about 1,000 characters in Japanese or 600 words in English.

viii) Permission for application If you are currently employed at a government agency or company, submit a statement of permission for application (Form 5, enclosed) signed by the departmental/institutional director.

ix) Alien registration certificate on registered matters or a copy of passport

International applicants must submit either an alien registration certificate on registered matters or a copy of their visa showing residence status. A copy of passport is needed to submit if you apply from overseas.

x) Return envelope A self-addressed envelope (including the applicant’s name, address, and zip code), stamped (392 yen) and 20.5 cm × 9.0 cm in size.

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iii) and iv) should be official and original. The copy is not acceptable. In the case of that these documents are needed to return, please contact United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Gifu University.

(2) Submit the application documents to: United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Gifu University

5. Applicants with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities (see the categories below) who wish to apply for the program should contact the UGSVS prior to applying so that we can arrange to accommodate the applicant’s needs.

Disability Severity

Visual impairment

A binocular visual acuity of 0.3 or less (in the Japanese system) or other advanced form of visual disability; individuals who cannot read or have difficulty reading even with a magnifying glass

Hearing impairment Bilateral hearing ability of 60 dB or higher; individuals who cannot hear or have difficulty hearing normal conversation even with a hearing aid

Physical disability

1. Unable to execute or having difficulty executing daily activities, e.g., walking, even with assistive technology

2. Disability is milder but requires continuous medical observation

Illness (including physical weakness)

1. Medical conditions (e.g., chronic respiratory disease) requiring continuous medical care or lifestyle control

2. Physical weakness requiring continuous lifestyle control*These criteria are in accordance with Article 22, Paragraph 3 of Japan’s School Education Act.

xi) Application fee 30,000 yen. Send the fee by bank transfer and submit a receipt. * International applicants who are funded by the Japanese

government are eligible for a waiver of the application fee. Submit a certificate of a government-funded student status.

*An application fee is not necessary for those who will complete the master’s program at any Affiliate Universities in March 2018 or September 2017.

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(1) Preliminary inquiry: Applicants with disabilities should consult the UGSVS at least several days before the

application period for timely arrangements. (2) Documents to be submitted:

i) Desired major track and research field and anticipated main academic advisor. ii) Names of the department or course and university from which the applicant graduated (or

is expected to graduate). iii) Type and severity of the disability. (A doctor’s certificate may be required.) iv) Description of necessary services at the examination. v) Description of necessary services after admission vi) Description of services provided by the university from which the applicant graduated (or

is expected to graduate). vii) Description of daily living conditions.

(3) Contact: United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Gifu University

6. UGSVS Past 5Years Admission Statistics

Semester/Year Planned Admissions Applicants Exam

Attendees Accepted Students

Enrolling Students

Spring 2017 Second Round 20

9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 Spring 2017 First Round 19 0 18 0 17 0 15 0

Fall 2016 Some 6 4 6 4 5 4 5 4 Spring 2016

Second Round 20 11 2 10 2 8 2 8 2

Spring 2016 First Round 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2

Fall 2015 Some 8 7 8 7 7 6 7 6 Spring 2015

Second Round 20 18 10 18 10 17 9 17 9

Spring 2015 First Round 14 1 14 1 13 0 13 0

Fall 2014 Some 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 Spring 2014

Second Round 20 15 1 14 1 12 0 12 0

Spring 2014 First Round 11 5 11 5 8 3 8 3

Fall 2013 Some 7 4 6 4 5 3 5 3 Spring 2013

Second Round 20 11 4 10 3 9 2 8 2

Spring 2013 First Round 14 0 14 0 13 0 13 0

Fall 2012 Some 7 4 6 3 6 3 6 3 * Numbers in parentheses represent international applicants (included in the total numbers).

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7. Examinations Applicants are accepted for admission into the program based on the results of the following examinations and review of academic records.

Examinations:

(1) Written Exam a. Foreign Language: English b. Field Test: Research field proposed in the application. (See attached list on

pages 21-23.) (2) Oral Examination

The 30-minute oral examination focuses on the applicant’s undergraduate thesis (or the master’s thesis) and submitted research proposal. During the first ten minutes, the applicant presents his/her undergraduate (or master’s) research and UGSVS research proposal. This is followed by questions from the committee. (An LCD projector and Windows computer will be provided, or the applicant can bring his/her own computer.)

8. Date and Place of the Examinations

Date Examination Time Place

First Round & Fall Admissions

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Written Exam

English 9:00 – 10:30 UGSVS, Gifu University Campus

Field Test 11:00 – 12:30 Oral Exam 13:30 –

Second Round Admission

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Written Exam

English 9:00 – 10:30 UGSVS, Gifu University Campus

Field Test 11:00 – 12:30 Oral Exam 13:30 –

9. Announcement of Results

First Round & Fall Admissions

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Around noon The application results will be posted on the websites of UGSVS, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Iwate University, and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Successful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance.

Second Round Admission

Monday, February 19, 2018

Around noon

UGSVS Website: http://www1.gifu-u.ac.jp/~ugvphdhp/index.html

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10. Admission Procedures (1) Admission Period

Fall Admission: From Tuesday, September 5, 2017 to Friday, September 15, 2017. Spring admission: Dates will be announced and admission forms will be sent to successful applicants in early March, 2018. Accepted applicants should submit admission forms (see below) between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (except for holidays). Documents submitted by mail should be sent by registered express mail by the end of admission period. For fall admission, the documents should arrive at the UGSVS no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, September 15, 2017.

(2) Admission fee and tuition i) Admission Fee: 282,000 yen (estimated) ii) Tuition: 267,900 yen/semester (535,800 yen/year) (estimated) If tuition changes during a student’s course of study, the new tuition will be applied on a sliding basis. Students who will complete the master’s program at any affiliate universities in March 2018 or September 2017 are exempt from admission fee. International students funded by the Japanese government are eligible for admission fee and tuition waivers. *Tuition for the first semester should be paid by bank transfer in May, 2018. Further information will be

provided to accepted applicants.

11. Long-term Enrollment System Our graduate school has a system called the “Long-term Enrollment System” stipulated in Article 15 of the Graduate School Establishment Standards. This system allows students with a full-time job or other circumstances, who wish to complete the program, to study beyond the standard term for a set period of time with a well-planned curriculum. Those who wish to use this system must contact the Office of the United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences.

12. Recognition of Application Eligibility Recognition of eligibility for applicants who fall into starred (* or **) categories of Section 2, Application Eligibility, is considered based on the following documents and an interview. If the documents are sufficient for recognition, the interview is unnecessary.

(1)Documents to Be Submitted i) Application form for

recognition of eligibility Official UGSVS form (Form 6, enclosed)

ii) Academic transcripts a) Official transcripts from the applicant’s undergraduate program

b) Official transcripts from the applicant’s graduate program

iii) Curriculum vitae Official form (Form 2, enclosed)iv) Statement of research

experience Official form (Form 7, enclosed)

v) Summary of research achievements 5 copies (1 official copy & 4 photocopies)

A summary of the applicant’s research achievements on A4-size paper. It should be about 1,000 characters in Japanese or 600 words in English. If this is not possible, submit a statement of your purpose for applying to the program in 1,000 Japanese characters or less. Attach the official cover page (Form 8, enclosed).

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vi) Supplementary materials to show past research experience 1 copy

If available, attach supplementary materials (e.g., a copy of a thesis or research paper) showing the applicant’s research achievements.

ii) should be official and original. The copy is not acceptable. In the case of that these documents are needed to return, please contact United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Gifu University.

(2) Application deadline Application Period

First Round & Fall Admissions

Monday, June 19, 2017– Wednesday, June 28, 2017 (to be postmarked on or before June 28, 2017)

Second Round Admission

Monday, November 13, 2017– Wednesday, November 22, 2017 (to be postmarked on or before November 22, 2017)

(3) Submit the application documents to:

United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Gifu University (4) Applicants will be given a separate notice for the interview date. (5) Announcement of results

First Round & Fall Admissions Applicants will be notified around Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Second Round Admission Applicants will be notified around Monday, December 18, 2017.

13. Recognition of Admission Eligibility

Applicants who fall into category (8) in Section 2, Application Eligibility, on page 26 will be considered for admission based on the following submitted documents and an oral examination focusing on prior research experience. Documents to be submitted: i) Admission eligibility application form (Form9,enclosed) ii) Documents ii) - vi) listed in (1) Documents to Be Submitted, of Section 12, on page 31 The application deadline and other details are the same as (2) - (5) of Section 12, Recognition of Application Eligibility, on pages 32.

14. Notes All applicants should read the following notes carefully.

(1) Prior to application, consult with your anticipated main academic advisor in your desired research field.

(2) As a general rule, application forms should be completed in Japanese. (3) Submitted application documents will not be returned, and application fee will not be

refunded. (4) Once application documents are submitted, changes to their content will not be accepted. (5) Applicants who need to apply for recognition of application eligibility or admission

eligibility must submit admission application forms in addition to the recognition application documents. These should be submitted together; however, the admission application will be considered pending recognition of eligibility.

(6) For further questions, contact the UGSVS Office. If sending questions by mail, enclose a self-addressed (include the applicant’s name, address, and zip code), stamped return

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envelope. (7) If admission forms are not submitted by the deadline, admission to the program will be

canceled. 15. Application Fee Reimbursement (1) The application fee will be reimbursed under the following conditions.

i) If the application is not accepted. ii) If the applicant pays the application fee twice or pays too much in error. iii) If the applicant does not submit an application after paying the application fee. iv) If the applicant who is a recipient of a Japanese Government Scholarship mistakenly pays

the application fee.

(2)Requesting reimbursement Please send your request to the following office, if you are eligible for reimbursement. A request sheet is sent to you after receiving your request. The request sheet and receipt of Gifu University examination fee are needed to submit to the following address. Please write (the request sheet for requesting reimbursement) in red at an envelope.

Address: The office of The United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Gifu University 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu-shi 501-1193, Japan

16. Personal Information Protection Policy

Personal information contained on application documents, such as names and addresses, will be used only for administrative application procedures, contacting applicants if submitted application information is insufficient, conduction of examinations, announcement of results, and sending admission forms to accepted applicants.

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